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Jesus is the Light of the World

Jesus is the Light and Savior of the world. Everyone needs a Savior because we are all sinners, and need to be saved from the dreadful consequences of our sin. When Jesus saves us, he also wants us to help others know Him. When Jesus’ light comes into our lives, we become a light those around us.

Jesus says, “Let your light shine!”

Will you choose to be a light?

The Great Commission, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel” must be accomplished before the end comes. Jesus wants us to let His light shine through our lives. Let us be witnesses and faithfully share with others the goodthings the Lord has done and the great salvation He offers to all!

Remember: Jesus has given us His light, and now we have the privilege of letting His light shine through our lives.

What God wants to do for you:

Reveal His light and truth to you.

Fill you with His light so that you can shine this light to others.

Give you the boldness to share what He has done with your family and friends.

Reflection Questions:

What are several practical ways that God sends out His light and truth to the world?

What is necessary before we share the light to others? (Acts 1:8, Isaiah 60:1)

Do you consider it an honor to be chosen as God’s witness?

The early disciples were willing to give everything, even sacrifice their very lives because of their faith in Jesus. What are you willing to sacrifice for your faith in Jesus?

Take a moment to hear from God:

Read the following Bible passages and ask God to speak to you.

Psalm 96:3

1 John 2:9,10

Ephesians 5:8,9

Proverbs 11:30

Luke 9:26

Acts 26:16-18

Acts 13:47

Philippians 2:15-16

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Understanding the Gospel

The Gospel is Good News! This sums it up simply: Jesus, the Holy Son of God who was never for a second a sinner, died on a cross. The One without sin was treated as if He had committed every sin committed by every person. Why? So that we could become righteous and without sin in God’s sight. He loves us so much that He not only paid the penalty for our sin by dying on the cross, he conquered death, and came to life again on the third day to give us hope of eternal life.

Because of Jesus, we can be righteous.

“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” (2 Corinthians 5:21)

Now that IS Good News!

Remember: Jesus is God’s message of salvation. He took the penalty for our sin so that we could be made righteous.

What God wants to do for you:

Save you from the terrible consequences of sin.

Be your Savior, Lord, and Friend.

Show you His love through His sacrifice.

Teach you how to live in freedom through His Word.

Reflection Questions:

What’s the best news you’ve ever heard?

When Jesus was born, why did the angels say that they were bringing “good news that would bring great joy to all people”?

What is the meaning of the name “Jesus”? (Matthew 1:21)

What makes the Gospel so powerful?

Why is the resurrection of Jesus such an important part of this message?

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What lies behind that great curtain called death?

This is the question most every person asks, and this is the place every person must enter alone. Many are terrified at what will happen to them. Naturally, they would like to know in advance what they could expect on the other side. They want some assurance that all will be well.

Death doesn’t need to be a hopeless plunge into the “vast unknown” because the Bible shows us the way to eternal life. God alone knows what really lies on the other side of the veil. That is why we want to see what the Bible has to say to find assurance that we will be with Christ and enjoy his amazing presence forever.

Assurance of Salvation

Jesus came to our sinful world to save us. According to the Word of God, we must believe that Jesus died and rose again. If we ask Him to forgive our sins and be our Savior, He will forgive our sins, and come into our hearts. Jesus gave His life so that we could have eternal life. This is where our assurance is found–not on our works of righteousness, but on Jesus’ finished work on the cross.

Remember: Our assurance of salvation is not based on our works, but rather on Jesus’ finished work on the cross.

What God wants to do for you:

Forgive your sins, and come into your heart.

Offer you the gift of eternal life through His sacrifice on the cross.

Give you “peace of mind” and assurance that you can go to heaven through believing in Him.

Reflection Questions:

Why are some people unsure if they will go to heaven?

According to God’s Word, if we have received the Son of God will we have eternal life?

Why did God give his only Son to die for us?

Are you afraid of dying? How can you live without the fear of death?

If eternity is time that is infinite or unending, how important is it that you are well-prepared?

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He makes all things new.

Have you ever broken something valuable to you? Did you try to fix it with superglue? It’s hard to make it perfect again, right? In the same way, we are broken people because of sin. We need more than just “fixing” – we need Christ to make us brand new. To experience new life, we first need to experience new birth. This involves a new identity, a new nature, and a new way of living.

True conversion

Our behavior and lifestyle need to be changed to God’s holy pattern. In the book of Psalms, King David prays, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.” When we repent of the sin in our lives, God is able to put a new and right spirit within us. He wants to help us live a new life in Christ – the beautiful way we were created to live.

Remember: God wants to help us live a new life in Christ – the beautiful way we were created to live.

What God wants to do for you:

Change you from “broken to whole” and from “sinful to holy”.

Take your grief and trauma and give you comfort and peace.

Heal you and be a tender and compassionate friend.

Reflection Questions:

How will my new life in Christ be seen in my words and actions?

Have you experienced brokenness in your life? God specializes in making broken people whole and offers them a fresh start.

Saul’s life is a wonderful illustration of being radically converted from a persecutor of Christians to a follower of Jesus. (Read Acts 9:1-31)